Grounds & Facilities Technician — Tree & Site Care

City of Clarksville; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Clarksville seeks a Grounds Maintenance Technician to care for trees and grounds across city properties, including pruning, planting, fertilizing, and basic repairs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of facilities maintenance experience, with a valid Class D driver’s license. Training will cover safety, equipment operation, and routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of facilities maintenance experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Planting, care and maintenance, and removal of trees on City property.
• Operate equipment for daily tree work projects.
• Prune and maintain trees on City property.
• Perform planting, transplanting, watering, fertilization, and mulching.
• Load and unload equipment for transport to work sites.
• Inspect and prepare equipment for safe operation.
• Support additional duties as required.

Skills

Tree maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Blueprints reading

Inventory management

Computer skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

City of Clarksville seeks a Grounds Maintenance Technician to care for trees and grounds across city properties, including pruning, planting, fertilizing, and basic repairs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of facilities maintenance experience, with a valid Class D driver’s license. Training will cover safety, equipment operation, and routine maintenance.